Madam Chairman. the entire world was outraged by the appalling and tragic events that took place in the Peoples Republic of China last year. The callous disregard of elementary human rights as well as the brutal and vicious attacks against unarmed students has dismayed friends of freedom and democracy around the globe. Furthermore. human rights abuses are rampant in Tibet. Not only does torture and execution of political prisoners continue. but also freedom of the press. free speech. the right of assembly. and freedom of religion are nonexistent. Existing legislation provides that any Communist country which received mostfavorednation [MFN] status for its trade with the United States must permit its citizens the right or opportunity to emigrate. It is clear. Mr.
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